I-62 INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING SERVICES

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DIVISION OF SPACIAL ECONOMY AND GEOMATICS
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Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Services I-62

https://bais.p.lodz.pl/en

 

Head of the unit:

Katarzyna Klemm, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof.

 

Potential promoters:

Katarzyna Klemm, PhD, DSc., TUL Prof

 

Scope of activities:

The main areas of interest and research directions in the field of Urban Physics are;

  • aerodynamics of built-up areas,
  • energy balance in built-up areas,
  • human thermal comfort in the external environment,
  • experimental studies and numerical simulations of microclimate conditions in various urban structures,
  • simulation studies of the impact of greenery on the heat balance in various urban structures.

 

Present activities:

The investigations carried out in the Division are focused on the assessment of influence of selected building structures on aerodynamic and thermal conditions, establishment of relationship between the type of building development, its physical properties and microclimate conditions and human thermal comfort. Analyses are conducted on a natural scale and with the use of numerical simulations. The practical goal is to develop GIS-based cartographic methods in the form of urban climate maps for selected areas of Łódź.

The second research trend focuses on urban ventilation problems and determination of ventilation corridors, based on detailed analyses of roughness of elements with the use of GIS.

The current research focuses on assessing the effectiveness of adaptation strategies to climate change, such as green roofs, green walls, water surfaces and trees within the metropolitan area of Łódź, the area characterized by the highest intensity of the urban heat island.

 

Future activities: 

  • The use of multi-criteria optimization to determine optimal strategies for adaptation to climate change for specific building structures,
  • Designation of local climatic zones in the city based on the physical characteristics of buildings, material characteristics, substrate properties, etc.

 

Publications/patents, awards, projects: 

  • Bochenek A., Klemm K. Effectiveness of Tree Pattern in Street Canyons on Thermal Conditions and Human Comfort. Assessment of an Urban Renewal Project in Historical District in Lodz (Poland). Atmosphere 2021, 12(751), [1-19].ISSN 2073- 4433
  • Bochenek A., Klemm K. The Impact of Passive Green Technologies on the Microclimate of Historic Urban Structures: The Case Study of Lodz. Atmosphere 2020, 11(974), [1-18]. ISSN 2073-4433.
  • Bochenek A., Klemm K. Influence of canyon aspect ratio on microclimatic conditions: case of Lodz, Poland. MATEC Web of Conferences 2019, 282, 02045. eISSN 2261-236X
  • Bochenek A., Klemm K. Evaluation of thermal comfort of the city’s public spaces covered by the revitalization program using the cfd simulator. Journal of Civil Engineering, Environment and Architecture. Rzeszów 2018. eISSN 2300-8903.
  • Bochenek A., Klemm K. Assessment of the impact of spatial development changes on thermal comfort experienced by man in the external environment. IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 2018, 415 (1). eISSN 1757-899X.

 

Keywords:

thermal comfort, aerodynamics, CFD, GIS, urban climate, in-situ measurement, urban heat island, adaptation to climate change

 

List of internship proposal in this research team:

Numerical simulation and in-situ measurement of the influence of physical parameters of buildings and greenery on thermal conditions.

 

The portfolio of research groups was created as part of the Programme "STER" – Internationalisation of doctoral schools” as part of the realization of the project “Curriculum for advanced doctoral education & taining – CADET Academy of Lodz University of Technology”. 

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DIVISION OF HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY
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Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Services I-62

https://bais.p.lodz.pl/en

 

Head of the unit:

Robert Artur Cichowicz PhD, DSc, TUL Prof.

 

Potential promoters:

Robert Artur Cichowicz, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof.

Tomasz Jerominko, PhD, TUL Prof.

Maciej Grzywacz, PhD, TUL Prof.

Tomasz Adamiak, PhD, Eng.

Maciej Dobrzański, PhD, Eng

 

Contact person:

Robert Artur Cichowicz PhD, DSc, TUL Prof., phone: 48-42-631-20-20, robert.cichowicz@p.lodz.pl

 

Scope of activities:

The Division is engaged in scientific and research work related to ventilation, air conditioning, heating installations and district heating networks, air protection, including the analysis of atmospheric/external and internal air quality in premises where ventilation and air conditioning systems operate. The Division makes opinions, expert opinions and judgements, as well as research related to new heating technologies and to obtaining energy from renewable sources. Research is also conducted on energy recovery and storage, accounting for its consumption. Largescale experiments is are conducted in the field of atmospheric protection techniques and air quality analysis, as well as new technologies applied in them. In addition, research is also carried out for and on behalf of industry in the field of drives and mechanical structures.

 

Present activities:

The current activities of the Divisions staff are primarily focused around the spatial analysis of the dispersion of atmospheric air pollutants using the latest techniques associated with unmanned aerial vehicles together with mobile measurement equipment. The studies are conducted both at the local scale as well as at the large-area scale of the city. Intensive research on indoor air quality in various types of buildings, taking into account the correlation with outdoor air quality are also done. Tests are carried out on the performance of ventilation system components (air handling units, end and control components). Using state-of-the-art instruments, the correctness of execution is assessed: insulation of partitions, dampness of partitions and leaks in networks and installations laid in the ground or under the floors of buildings and the correctness of energy cost accounting systems.

 

Future activities:

Development of pollution dispersion models taking into account wind direction and speed and weather conditions for the local scale. Analysis of the impact of the type of ventilation system in a building on indoor air quality in terms of physical and bacteriological parameters.

 

Publications/patents, awards, projects:

In 2018-2020, the Division implemented as an applicant and main contractor a research project financed in about 80% by the Provincial Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Łódź and in about 20% by the Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Installations of the Technical University of Łódź, entitled: Spatial analysis of changes in the state of air pollution in the Łódź agglomeration.

The most important publications from the current scientific activity:

  • Cichowicz, R.; Dobrzański, M. 2022. Analysis of Air Pollution around a CHP Plant: Real Measurements vs. Computer Simulations. Energies 2022, 15, 553. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15020553
  • Cichowicz, R.; Dobrzański, M. 2021. Modeling Pollutant Emissions: Influence of Two Heat and Power Plants on Urban Air Quality. Energies 2021, 14, 5218. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14175218
  • Adamiak T, Grzywacz M, Jerominko T, Wpływ obciążeń cieplno-mechanicznych na wytrzymałość rur z polipropylenu statystycznego PP-R. Instal 12/2010
  • Adamiak T, Grzywacz M, Szantka J, Ocena wykorzystania energii odnawialnej do przygotowania c.w.u. na przykładzie istniejącego systemu zaopatrywania w ciepło budynków mieszkalnych wielorodzinnych. Instal nr 5/2017

 

Keywords:

dispersion of air pollutants, numerical simulations, 3D spatial analysis of pollutant concentrations, indoor and outdoor air quality, heat sources, district heating networks, HVAC systems

 

List of internship proposal in this research team:

multi-parameter conduct of indoor and outdoor air quality studies

 

The portfolio of research groups was created as part of the Programme "STER" – Internationalisation of doctoral schools” as part of the realization of the project “Curriculum for advanced doctoral education & taining – CADET Academy of Lodz University of Technology”. 

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DIVISION OF SANITARY TECHNOLOGY AND WATER PROTECTION
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Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Installation I-62

https://bais.p.lodz.pl/en

 

Head of the unit:

Grażyna Sakson-Sysiak, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof.

 

Potential promoters:

Prof. Ewa Liwarska-Bizukojć, PhD DSc

Grażyna Sakson-Sysiak, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof.

Agnieszka Brzezińska, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof. Ewa Badowska, PhD

Dawid Bandzierz, PhD

 

Contact person:

Grażyna Sakson-Sysiak, PhD, DSc, TUL Prof., phone: 48-42-631-35-27, grazyna.saksonsysiak@p.lodz.pl

 

Scope of activities:

Urban hydrology, in particular:

  • Modelling of sewage and water supply systems (model construction, calibration and application in the analysis of network operation)
  • Research on the quality of sewage and sewage sludge
  • Forecasting and limiting pollutant emissions from urban areas
  • Modernization of sewage disposal and treatment systems in cities
  • Limiting the operation of combined sewer overflows
  • Sustainable management of stormwater in urban areas, including the use of green infrastructure
  • Stormwater harvesting systems

Evaluation of ecotoxicity of chemicals and materials

Modelling and kinetics of biological wastewater treatment

Activated sludge flocs morphology and composition

 

 

Present activities:

The use of online sensors in monitoring the composition of wastewater in the sewage system: optimization of stations and the monitoring system, operation and calibration of sensors, data denoising. Modelling of sewage systems using the US EPA SWMM software and water supply systems using the EPANET software. Research on the composition of wastewater in the Łódź sewage system in terms of the protection of treatment plants and water receivers. Forecasting the inflow of wastewater to the treatment plant and the amount of pollutant emission to water receivers.

Effect of bioplastics on biotic part of terrestrial ecosystems

 

Future activities:

Conducting research in the field of quantitative and qualitative modeling of urban drainage systems, pollutant emissions forecasting, methods of sustainable stormwater management. Toxicity of plastics and bioplastics. Plastic waste management with particular attention to bioplastic waste

 

Publications/patents, awards, projects

  • Sakson G., Brzezinska A., Bandzierz D., Olejnik D., Jedrzejczak M., Gryglik D., Badowska E., 2021, Monitoring of wastewater quality in Lodz sewage system (Poland)—do the current solutions enable the protection of WWTP and receiving water?, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40095-021-00455-4
  • Sakson G., Brzezińska A., Kowalski K., 2020. Threats to Wastewater Treatment Plant in Combined Sewer System – Analysis of Problems and Possible Solutions on the Example of Lodz. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, ISSN: 1506-218X, vol. 22, no. 2
  • Liwarska-Bizukojc E. (2021) Effect of (bio)plastics on soil environment: a review. Science of the Total Environment 795, 148889, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148889

Research projects:

  • Developing and Implementing Sustainability-Based Solutions for Bio-Based Plastic Production and Use to Preserve Land and Sea Environmental Quality in Europe (BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE) no. 860407, Horizon 2020, 2019-2023
  • Development of a monitoring, early warning and sustainable management system for wastewater treatment plant minimizing pollutant emission to aquatic environment from urbanized area, National Centre for Research and Development , POIR.04.01.02-00-0060/17. The project is carried out by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering TUL and the Group Wastewater Treatment Plant in Łódź

 

Keywords:

urban hydrology, sewage systems, water supply, modelling, pollutant emissions, sustainable stormwater management, bioplastics, biotechnology, ecotoxicity, wastewater treatment

 

List of internship proposal in this research team:

Cooperation in the field of monitoring and modelling of sewage systems

 

 

The portfolio of research groups was created as part of the Programme "STER" – Internationalisation of doctoral schools” as part of the realization of the project “Curriculum for advanced doctoral education & taining – CADET Academy of Lodz University of Technology”.

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